My favorite moments from summer 2026

I know that official summer is far from over, and local summer is still ahead, but this is always the time of year I look back on my New Jersey summer and reminisce.

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One of my favorite highlights of my New Jersey summer is the precious time I spend on my boat, even if it never leaves the dock.

I often get needled by friends for spending more time on the boat at the marina than I actually spend boating on the Barnegat Bay or Metedeconk River, but I remain unapologetic.

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I love the interaction between the people at the marina, the staff there, and I love the peace and quiet of the moments when no one is around. And for the record, smoking a cigar is much easier when the boat is standing still.

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I also had several quick getaways in New Jersey this summer, and by far, my favorite is my weekend in North Wildwood.

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It had been a long time since I visited the Wildwoods, and the beach and boardwalk in North Wildwood are even better than I remember.

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There was great boardwalk food and awesome family fun up and down the boardwalk, and I can't wait to go back again. And the beach and water were exceptionally clean and beautiful.

Nearing The End Of Summer 2026

So, what will I do with the remaining days of summer 2026? I think I'll buy a few hoodies and maybe a fire pit, and I'll make the best of it. I'll simply try to forget that the average winter temperature in New Jersey is about 35 degrees. Good times.

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Don't worry, before you know it, traffic will be building on the southbound Garden State Parkway because Memorial Day Weekend will be here. Don't laugh, it's only 278 days away.